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Drawing and Sketching Basics

The Drawing and Sketching Basics course targets beginners aiming to build essential drawing skills.

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Certificate :

After Completion

Start Date :

10-Jan-2025

Duration :

30 Days

Course fee :

$150

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  1. The Drawing and Sketching Basics course targets beginners aiming to build essential drawing skills.

  2. It offers structured guidance on mastering shapes, lines, shading, and perspective for realistic and creative artwork.

  3. Participants will discover techniques to boost their creative expression.

  4. The course includes hands-on experience with various drawing tools and materials.

  5. Ideal for those seeking to enhance their artistic abilities from the ground up.

CERTIFICATION:

  1. Certificate of Completion: Drawing and Sketching Basics

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:

  1. Grasp fundamental drawing concepts, such as form, line, and proportion.

  2. Enhance abilities to accurately observe and reproduce shapes and objects.

  3. Acquire shading and texturing methods to achieve depth and realism.

  4. Utilize perspective techniques to produce three-dimensional representations.

  5. Explore different tools and materials, including pencils, charcoal, and ink, while building a portfolio of sketches that reflect growth and creativity.

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Course Curriculum

Introduction to Drawing
  1. Importance of drawing in art and design.
  2. Overview of tools and materials (pencils, erasers, sketchbooks).
  3. Setting up a workspace.
Frontend DevelopmentaUnderstanding Shapes and Forms
  1. Breaking objects into basic shapes (circles, squares, triangles).
  2. Building complex forms from simple shapes.
  3. Practicing contour drawing.
Lines, Proportions, and Measurements
  1. Drawing different types of lines (thick, thin, curved, straight).
  2. Measuring proportions and maintaining accuracy.
  3. Drawing human figures and objects in proportion.
Shading and Texturing
  1. Introduction to light and shadow.
  2. Techniques for shading (hatching, cross-hatching, blending).
  3. Creating textures (wood, fabric, metal, and more).
Perspective Drawing
  1. Basics of one-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives.
  2. Drawing landscapes and interiors using perspective.
  3. Adding depth to sketches with overlapping and scaling.
Drawing Still Life
  • Setting up and drawing from still-life arrangements.
  • Capturing shapes, proportions, and shadows in objects.
  • Experimenting with different compositions.
Creative Sketching Techniques
  1. Exploring abstract and imaginative drawing.
  2. Drawing from memory and using references.
  3. Developing a unique sketching style.
Final Project
  1. Create a detailed sketch or series of sketches showcasing all learned techniques.
  2. Peer and instructor feedback on final work.

Training Features

Guided Practice Exercises

Hands-on activities to practice each concept step-by-step.

Video Demonstrations

Visual examples of drawing techniques and methods.

Individualized Feedback

Personalized critique on drawings to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Material Recommendations

Guidance on selecting the best tools and materials for various sketching styles.

Community Interaction

Access to forums or groups to share work and get feedback from peers.

Certification

A globally recognized certificate upon completing the course.

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